Tension headaches — treated at the source.

Where tension headaches actually come from

Tension headaches are almost always caused by tight suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull and overworked upper trapezius and levator scapulae in the neck and shoulders. They're a referred pain pattern — the headache presents in the head but the cause is elsewhere.

Desk work, screen use, poor posture and stress all contribute. The muscles contract, blood flow is restricted and referred pain presents as a band across the forehead, pressure behind the eyes, or an ache at the base of the skull.

• Pressure or band-like pain across the forehead
• Aching at the base of the skull
• Tension in the neck and upper shoulders
• Headaches that worsen through the day or after screen use

A focused session targeting the suboccipitals, upper traps, levator scapulae and sternocleidomastoid can produce dramatic relief — often within a single treatment. Most clients notice the difference within 24 hours. For people with frequent headaches, regular monthly sessions keep the pattern from re-establishing.

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